Successfully installing and integrating your Spiio sensor into its environment involves a few key steps after physical placement. Here's how to ensure your sensor is properly set up and ready to transmit data through the Spiio Mobile Live App.
Finalizing Sensor Placement:
Magnet Reattachment: If you've removed the magnet during installation, place it back on the sensor while you complete the next steps.
Configuring the Sensor with the Spiio App:
Launch the Spiio App:
Open the Spiio Mobile Live app on your smartphone.
Navigate to the 'Installation' option located in the lower right corner of the home screen.
Locate Your Sensor on the Map:
While standing near the sensor's location, use the app's blue map feature to align the map with the sensor's actual position.
Tap 'Place Here' to confirm the sensor's location.
Area Selection and Creation:
Choose from available areas or create a new one by selecting the plus symbol in the upper right corner.
To create a new area, enter a name and select 'Area'. While optional at this step, you can also add soil type and grass species; however, this does not affect the sensor data collection.
Scan the QR Code:
Use the app to scan the white QR code located on the sensor.
A prompt will appear to confirm the sensor ID. Select 'Confirm' to save the sensor's information and its location on the map.
Enhancing Location Accuracy:
Before burying the sensor, consider adding additional details to facilitate future location identification. This could include:
Noting its relation to nearby landmarks.
Taking photos of the sensor and its surroundings.
Triangulating its exact position relative to a fixed point, such as an irrigation head, using a tape measure and a compass for precise distance and direction.
Final Steps:
After saving all necessary information, remove the magnet from the sensor.
A successful connection is indicated by a green light on the sensor, which will blink several times and transmit its first data point.
You will receive a notification on your mobile device confirming the successful installation.
By following these detailed steps, you can ensure your Spiio sensor is not only physically installed but also fully integrated into the Spiio Mobile Live app for immediate and accurate data collection. This setup process allows for efficient monitoring and management of your turf's health directly from your smartphone.